American College of Cardiology

41st Annual Cardiovascular Conference
At Snowmass

Program Director: Spencer B. King III, MD, MACC

January 11 – 15, 2010
Snowmass Resort
Snowmass, Colorado

Learning Pathway: General Cardiology: Hypertension, Lipids and Prevention

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Statement of Need
More than 80 million Americans suffer from one or more forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and over 910,000 deaths result from CVD each year. Given the alarming statistics associated with the incidence of CVD, the American College of Cardiology is committed to improving patient outcomes by addressing educational needs of cardiovascular specialists. The 41st Annual Cardiovascular Conference at Snowmass fulfills this need by helping medical professionals keep abreast of the new and emerging approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease.

Overview
Hone your skills and enhance patient care with a comprehensive cardiovascular update!

Join your colleagues in Snowmass for a five-day, in-depth review and update on the latest clinically relevant developments in cardiovascular disease. Boost your professional competence by attending this dynamic conference that will explore a wide range of topics including stable and acute coronary syndromes, rhythm disorders, structural heart disease, congestive heart failure, primary and secondary prevention plus much more. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with highly experienced faculty who focus on optimizing patient outcomes. If you’re a clinician interested in improving the quality of patient care, this program is for you!

Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this program is to increase learners’ competency in their ability to incorporate cardiovascular disease updates in their practice.

Upon completion of this program, learners should be able to -

• Analyze the most appropriate therapy for chronic coronary and systemic arterial disease using a historical perspective in comparison to contemporary non-interventional approaches
• Apply pharmacologic and interventional management strategies for patients with acute coronary syndrome
• Employ clinical strategies and efficiencies to address the needs of the presenting STEMI patient irrespective of time constraints, staff shortages or emergency department limitation
• Employ and integrate diagnostic imaging and management strategies ranging from ventricular assist to chronic case management for heart failure and transplantation
• Discuss the causes, consequences and therapy for treating arrhythmias and heart failure
• Discuss the clinical management options for managing atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation
• Apply evidence-based treatment guidelines for the management of patients with cardiometabolic risk factors
• Identify minimally invasive methods, their advantages and limitations for valvular heart disease

FACULTY
Program Director
Spencer B. King III, MD, MACC
President
Saint Joseph’s Heart and Vascular Institute
Atlanta, GA

Founding and Honorary Director
John H.K. Vogel, MD, MACC
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA

Planning Committee
George A. Beller, MD, MACC
Professor of Cardiology
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

Bernard J. Gersh, MB, ChB, DPhil, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Rick A. Nishimura, MD, FACC, FACP
Cardiovascular Diseases Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, MN

Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Director, Clinical Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Allan M. Ross, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine Emeritus
George Washington University School of Medicine
St. Petersburg, FL

Robert A. Vogel, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore, MD

Andrew S. Wechsler, MD, FACC
Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Content Expert
Margaret Lanham, RN, MHA
Promise Regional Medical Center

Invited Faculty
Jamie B. Conti, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine, Cardiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

James S. Forrester, MD, FACC
Professor of Cardiology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

David R. Holmes Jr., MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine, Cardiology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, MN

Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine and Radiology
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

Bruce W. Lytle, MD, FACC
Professor and Chairman
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Ehtisham Mahmud, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine, Cardiology
University of California San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA

Carole A. Warnes, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, MN

David O. Williams, MD, FACC
Director, Cardiovascular Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA

Roger A. Winkle, MD, FACC
Director, Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiac Arrhythmias
Palo Alto, CA

Kathleen L. Wyne, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
Houston, TX

Clyde W. Yancy, MD, FACC
Medical Director
Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute
Dallas, TX

James B. Young, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

DISCLOSURES
ACCF faculty, committee members, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, patient care and safety recommendations. Refer to the links below for committee member disclosures and program faculty disclosures. Please note ACCF staff involved with this program have nothing to disclose.

ACC Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures

41st Annual Cardiovascular Conference At Snowmass

LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner Bill of Rights

AGENDA
Click here for agenda.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for cardiovascular specialists. Primary care physicians, Fellows in Training, advanced practice nurses, nurses in cardiology and other medical professionals interested in general cardiology management will find this program of value.

ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 25.25 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a session in its entirety and completing the evaluation tool. Each attendee should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

While offering credits noted above, the program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.

REGISTRATION
To Register for the Program click here.

To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click here.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
Snowmass Resort is located 15 minutes from Aspen and eight minutes from the Aspen airport. All sessions will be held at the Conference Center, located at 76 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village, Colorado.

Meeting Location
All sessions will be held at the Snowmass Conference Center. adjacent to the Silvertree Hotel and near the properties listed. A shuttle service to/from the Conference Center is provided by some of the hotels.

ACCOMMODATIONS
NEW THIS YEAR: REGISTRANTS MAY MAKE RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY WITH THE PROPERTY.

Varieties of accommodations are available as described below. Please contact the hotel directly to make your arrangements. Be sure to identify yourself as an attendee of the 41st Annual Cardiovascular Conference at Snowmass.

Please note:

• Amenities, deposits, minimum stays and cancellation policies vary between properties. Additionally, condos are individually owned and therefore can vary in décor, bedding and number of bathrooms. Please be sure to review these with the lodging’s reservation’s department.
• Travel insurance is highly recommended and may be purchased from the hotels at time of booking.
• Rates do not include tax.
• Aspen airport shuttle: all of the properties below, except for Top of the Village, offer courtesy van airport service.
• Parking: Unless otherwise noted, parking is not provided on the property but is available nearby for a fee.

HOTELS/LODGES/INNS

• Silvertree Hotel
• Wildwood Lodge
• Snowmass Mountain Chalet
• Aspenwood
• Interlude
• Laurelwood
• Timberline
• Top of the Village
• Terrace House

Full Service Hotel
Situated on the Snowmass Village Mall with the ski slopes on one side and the Conference Center on the other side, the Silvertree Hotel is a full service hotel offering mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, humidifiers, satellite TV, iron, ironing boards and hair dryers in each room. The Silvertree Hotel also offers daily housekeeping, concierge and valet services.

• Amenities: on-property laundry room, in room movies and Nintendo, health club with steam room, saunas, massage service, heated outdoor pools, restaurant
• Wireless access for a fee
  

www.silvertreehotel.com
Reservations: (800) 525-9402
Fax reservations: (970) 923-5494
Main Tel: (970)923-3520

WILDWOOD LODGE
Rooms starting at $155

• Adjacent to Conference Center
• Located approximately 50 yards from ski slopes
• Sister property of the Silvertree Hotel

Guests staying at the WIildwood Lodge can take advantage of the services offered by the Silvertree Hotel. Each room includes mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, humidifiers, satellite TV, iron, ironing boards and hair dryer. Daily maid service provided.

• Amenities include heated outdoor pool, health club access
• Wireless access for a fee

NOTE: Rooms accessed by exterior corridors.

www.wildwood-lodge.com
Reservations: (800) 525-9402
Fax reservations: (970) 923-5494
Main Tel: (970) 923-3550

SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN CHALET
$239 single/double occupancy

• Four levels below the Conference Center
• Located on the slope

Bed and Breakfast Style Hotel
The Snowmass Mountain Chalet offers affordable bedrooms and high quality service. Located next to the shops and restaurants of the Snowmass Village Mall.

• Amenities: mini refrigerators, DVD players, humidifiers, satellite television and more
• Complimentary full hot breakfast and hot soup lunch
• Complimentary wireless internet access

www.mountainchalet.com
Reservations: (800) 843-1579
Main Tel: (970) 923-3900

ASPENWOOD
Starting at $225

• One level above Conference Center
• Less than 100 yards from the ski slopes

Located just a short walk from the Village Mall, Aspenwood features charming studios to two-bedroom loft condominiums, all with fully equipped kitchens, TV/VCRs, fireplaces and maid service.

• Amenities: pool and hot tubs, fitness facility and wireless Internet access

www.villageproperty.com
Reservations: (800) 525-9402

INTERLUDE CONDOMINIUMS See rates below

• Two levels above Conference Center
• Located on the ski slope

Two and Three Bedroom Condominiums
Located on the ski slopes and a few steps from the conference center, this property offers two and three bedrooms – each with its own bath - premium units. Each unit has fully equipped kitchens, wood-burning fireplace, balcony or patio with barbeque grill, washer and dryer.

• Amenities: hot tubs, heated swimming pools, laundry facilities, complimentary firewood, welcome amenity, complimentary Village shuttle service
• Complimentary wireless internet access
• Complimentary covered carport parking

NOTE: Property collects damage waiver fee of $39 per private condominium stay.

Two companies manage different units at this property:

Destination Snowmass
– starting at $350 per night
Reservations: (800) 356-7893
Main Tel: (970) 923-3110

Village Properties
– starting at $619 per night
www.villageproperty.com
Reservations: (800) 525-9402
Fax reservations: (970) 923-5494

LAURELWOOD CONDOMINIUMS
Starting at $199 per night

• Two levels from Conference Center
• Location annexes the slope

Studio Condominiums
The Laurelwood offers moderately priced condominium suites located on the slopes above the Snowmass Village Mall and the Conference Center. Each individually owned and decorated suite features queen bed, queen sleeper sofa, one bath, full kitchen, private balcony or patio and wood burning stove.

• Amenities daily housekeeping services, laundry facilities, hot tub
• Free wireless

www.laurelwoodcondominiums.com
Reservations: (800) 356-7893
Main Tel: (970) 923-3110

TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUMS
Starting at $199

• Three levels above Conference Center
• Located on the ski slope

Studio to Three Bedroom Condos
Property offers many services of a fine hotel which include a full service front desk. The studios have efficiency kitchens and all other units have fully-equipped kitchens and fireplaces.

• Amenities: daily housekeeping services, exercise, laundry facilities, Jacuzzi and restaurant
• Free high speed wireless internet access
• Complimentary Snowmass shuttle, based on availability

http://www.thetimberline.com
Reservations: (800) 922-4001
Main Tel: (970) 923-4000

TOP OF THE VILLAGE
Starting at $289

• Located four levels above Conference Center (complimentary shuttle provided)
• Located on the ski slope

Two, Three and Four Bedroom Condominiums
Each premium unit offers fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, private balcony or patio with natural gas grill, in unit washer/dryer and humidifier. Complimentary wireless internet available in all condominiums.

• Amenities: concierge assistance, daily maid service, outdoor heated swimming pool, two hot tubs, sauna and fitness facilities
• On call courtesy shuttle service to the Conference Center as well as throughout Snowmass Village
• Complimentary covered parking (1 per unit)

NOTE: Property collects damage waiver fee of $39 per private condominium stay.

http://www.destinationsnowmass.com/aspen-condo-rentals.php
Reservations: (800) 525-4200
Main Tel: (970) 923-3673

TERRACE HOUSE
$340 – 2 bedroom condo

• 100 yards from Conference Center
• 50 yards from ski slope

Two-bedroom Condos
A freshly landscaped park-like setting, heated walkways and a large hot pool add to the ambiance. Terrace House offers housekeeping services every other day, convenient access to the free Village Shuttle, wireless high-speed Internet access and is only a short walk from the restaurants and shopping in the Village Mall.

www.vilageproperty.com
Reservations: (800) 525-9402

Air Fare

The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United, United Express, TED by United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air Canada, and Lufthansa Airlines. Please use the meeting codes below to get special fares. For reservations within the U.S. or Canada, contact United Meetings Plus reservations service at (800) 521-4041.

Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX

International Travelers Meeting Code: 585LX

International travelers: percentage discount off published fares for qualifying travel. Contact local reservations offices in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea/Seoul, Mexico, Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand/Bangkok, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and the syllabus.

Cancellations
Cancellation, substitution or transfer to another course is allowed if written notification is received four weeks before a scheduled course. A full refund minus a $100 processing fee will be given for written notifications received fewer than four weeks before the first day of the program. No refund will be given for no-shows.

In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the College will refund the registration tuition in full but is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.

ACCF reserves the right to cancel programs in the unlikely event of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, ACCF will refund registration tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellations/change penalties assessed by airlines, travel agencies or hotels.

Please Note
Smoking is prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.

Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us serve you better.

Faculty and program are subject to change without notice.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the ACCF of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

The views expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACCF.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Major program support provided by



At the time of posting, a complete listing of supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation of support and at the time of the program.